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Tomato Ground Beef Mix Recipe

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"After more than 50 years of cooking, I'm happy to find recipes like this one that help put a variety of meals on the table," remarks Lorraine Caland of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The mixture is handy to keep in the freezer to jumpstart the three main dishes shared here.

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Tomato Ground Beef Mix Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min. + freezing

Yield: 8 Servings

10 35 45

Ingredients

4 pounds ground beef
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4 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 to 3 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover; simmer 15 minutes longer. Cool.
Freeze mixture in 2-cup portions in freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using. Yield: about 16 cups.

Recipes with Base Mix: Tangy Beef Salad

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 535 calories, 28 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 150 mg cholesterol, 1,158 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 49 g protein.

Originally published as Tomato Ground Beef Mix in Quick Cooking March/April 2001, p36

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Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2013 by ckeddy50

Haven't actually tried this yet, but looks good! How can I find the "related recipes" of things I can make with this mix?

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2009 by rachellestratton

Instead of ground beef, I used ground venison

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by CAROLANN321

I USE THIS RECIPE FROM SOUP TO PASTA DISHES. WHAT A GREAT GO TO WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE DINNER IN A HURRY. THAW IN MICROWAVE WHEN THE PASTA OR RICE COOKS. FOR SOUP ADD LEFT OVER VEGETABLES VERY GOOOOOOD

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2009 by lisa53202

Note the recipes using this mix in the "Related Recipes" box.

Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by Mom to 4 dogs

You can use this base for lots of dishes, such as chili, spaghetti, etc. Suppose it might be good on potatoes as well. Good luck!!

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2008 by skoobiedoo1

What do you put this on like bread or maybe mashpotatoes